JEE 2025-26 SESSION-1 RESULT
“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.” A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram heartily congratulates its students on their outstanding performance in JEE 2025–26. Their perseverance, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence has made the school immensely proud. The following students have achieved an exceptional score of more than the 99th percentile in JEE Mains (2025–26)
Menstrual Health Awareness
DPS R.K. Puram welcomed Dr Puja Sharma, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology associated with Apollo clinic and Cloudnine Hospital, along with her colleagues Ms. Tannu Radha and Mr. Raju, to deliver a presentation on Menstrual Health Awareness to the girls of Classes IX and X.
Using an impactful presentation that highlighted how and why the biological process of menstruation takes place, Dr. Puja Sharma also brought to the fore some common myths regarding the process and craftfully dispelled them.
Her simple presentation and engaging manner broke the barrier of hesitancy amongst the students and incited them to question and discuss the niggling problems or thought processes that they or their loved ones face.
From simple to complex queries ,the interactive nature of the session kept the students engaged.
By the end of the session, it was clear that the message imparting awareness was well received and the purpose of the session satisfied. Students left with a heightened awareness. More importantly, it left the students with the realization that they are not alone when it comes to experiencing some common areas of concern. The wall of inhibition was brought down amongst them.
The session was held on April 29 ‘ 2026 and was organized and coordinated by Ms. Niva Chhonkar (HOD) and Ms. Reema Khosla along with the other members of the Department of Biology.
INAUGURATION OF THE WEST DELHI CRICKET ACADEMY
28 April 2026
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram marked a historic milestone on 28 April 2026 with the formal inauguration of the West Delhi Cricket Academy — a landmark initiative that underscores the institution’s unwavering commitment to sporting excellence and the holistic development of its students.
Distinguished Guests and Dignitaries
The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mr. Virat Kohli as the Chief Guest — a celebrated icon of Indian cricket, former captain of the Indian national team across all formats, and a distinguished alumnus of the West Delhi Cricket Academy. His attendance lent exceptional distinction to the occasion and served as an inspiring affirmation of the Academy’s legacy.
The event was further graced by a distinguished gathering of civic and institutional leaders, including:
– Mr. Rohan Jaitley — President, Delhi and District Cricket Association
– Mr. Vijay Singh — Indian Police Service (IPS)
– Mr. Sudhanshu Dhar Mishra — Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
– Mr. Rohit Gulia — Sessions Judge
– Col. Amarbir Singh — Advisor and Consultant, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
– Mr. Anant Mudgal — Distinguished Mathematician, and Mrs. Munesh Mudgal
– Mr. Rajkumar Sharma — Founder, West Delhi Cricket Academy, and Mentor to Mr. Virat Kohli
The school’s leadership was ably represented by the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar; Vice Principals, Mr. Naresh Miglani, Mr. Anil Kathuria, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, and Ms. Rashmi Malhotra; Headmistress Dr. Anubha Gopal; and Ms. Vandana Chandhoke, Incharge, Classes VI–VIII.
The Inauguration Ceremony
The proceedings commenced with the formal reception of Mr. Virat Kohli, who was warmly felicitated with a ceremonial stole and floral bouquets. In keeping with time-honoured tradition, the dignitaries jointly lit the ceremonial lamp — a symbolic gesture heralding an auspicious commencement to the Academy’s journey.
The dignitaries subsequently proceeded to the newly constructed cricket pitch, where Mr. Kohli performed the traditional coconut-breaking ritual under priestly guidance — a cherished cultural practice invoking blessings upon the new facility. The West Delhi Cricket Academy was formally inaugurated as Mr. Kohli cut the ceremonial ribbon, marking the official opening of this state-of-the-art sporting facility at DPS R.K. Puram.
Addresses by Dignitaries
Principal Mr. Anil Kumar extended a heartfelt welcome to the Chief Guest and all dignitaries present, expressing profound gratitude for their participation. Drawing upon his own formative experiences in cricket, he articulated the indispensable role of sport in shaping character, resilience, and well-rounded individuals — values that lie at the heart of the DPS educational philosophy.
Mr. Rajkumar Sharma, a recipient of the prestigious Dronacharya Award and the visionary founder of the Academy, expressed his deep gratitude to the Principal for providing the Academy a home within the school. The occasion held special personal significance, as he was joined by his distinguished protégé, Mr. Kohli. Mr Sharma expressed his aspiration that the Academy would inspire future generations of cricketers to pursue the sport with discipline, passion, and an unrelenting spirit of excellence.
Prize Distribution and Recognition
Mr. Virat Kohli presided over the prize distribution ceremony, personally honouring the DPS R.K. Puram team for their outstanding achievement in winning the IPSC Under-14 Girls’ Cricket Tournament. Additionally, students who distinguished themselves across a range of sporting disciplines were recognized and felicitated, celebrating the school’s culture of athletic achievement at every level.
Address by the Chief Guest
In his address, Mr. Virat Kohli expressed sincere appreciation for the invitation and conveyed his deep admiration for the school’s initiatives. He spoke eloquently on the transformative power of education and sport, urging students to regard their school as a nurturing environment for both academic and personal growth. He emphasized the virtues of respect, integrity, determination, and diligence as the cornerstones of lasting achievement — both on and off the field.
Reflecting on his own cricketing journey, Mr. Kohli shared cherished memories of training at the West Delhi Cricket Academy under the guidance of his coach and mentor, Mr. Rajkumar Sharma. He expressed his optimism that the Academy would continue to flourish as an institution of sporting excellence, inspiring and nurturing future champions for India and the world.
Conclusion
The ceremony drew to a dignified close with the singing of the National Anthem, leaving the assembled audience with a profound sense of national pride and collective inspiration. The inauguration of the West Delhi Cricket Academy at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram heralds a new and promising chapter — one dedicated to identifying and nurturing exceptional cricketing talent, instilling the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and making a meaningful contribution to the future of Indian cricket.
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Assembly X-C & X-D (30-04-2026)
TOPIC: “PEACE”
Classes- XC and XD presented an assembly on 30th April 2026 on the topic: Peace- Growing through discomfort.
The assembly began with a prayer recited by Pinaki, Peehoo, Shubhi, Punya, Pratyusha, Rida, Samar, Bilal, Vidhi, Pranjal, Kanwar, Jatin, Advik, Abeer, Aaditya A, Aarav, Shriya and Ekansh from X C. After that a soulful classical performance in the form of Krishna Leela was showcased by Peehoo, Adya A, Eva, Ranya and Aanya Bhatia.
News was read by Rida, Advik, Ashahiya and Virat. A mindful skit was presented by Aadya, Prisha, Saisha, Daakshya, Meher, Aditya , Abhijay, Dhruv, Nipun, Aayan, Arun, Saaransh, Aviral, Akshita, Arya, Atuksh, Anandit, Ashraf and Vidhi. Rhythmic Choir was sung by Gurleen, Peehoo, Akshita, Punya, Shubhi, Vidhi, Shriya, Rida, Pratyusha, Mishka, Neymat, Anika, Vidhi, Vanya, Saisha, Sia, Atharv, Aatiksh.
Digital presentation was made by Shaurya Dabas, Kshitij, Diya, Lavanya. Western dance was done by Shanaya, Yadavi, Navya, Maithili, Tvisha and Punya. Compèring was done by Aavya, Saisha, Vivaan, Ashraf and Abhiraj Dev Pandey.
30 APRIL 2026, THURSDAY
CLASS X C & X D
CLASS TEACHERS – MS. HARVEEN KAUR SAWHNEY & MS. GARIMA DADHEECH
HEADMISTRESS: DR. ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. RITU RAJ, MS. DEEPTI CHAUDHARY, MS. ADITI UPPAL, MS. GARIMA DADHEECH
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. KAVERI DHAR
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Assembly XII-K & XII-L (29-04-2026)
TOPIC: “PEACE”
On Wednesday, 29th of April 2026, the students of classes XII-K and XII-L presented their class assembly on the topic – “IN PURSUIT OF PEACE”.
The assembly commenced with a melodious prayer “Jaise Sooraj ki Garmi Se…” sung by Shaaktam, Vinayak Gupta, Sannidhi Singh, Tisya Goyal, Yash Vardhan Shukla, Rudra Sharma, Oishee Halder, Bhaavya Seth, Neil Gulati, Neenv Gulati, Atif Yousuf, Rowan Agrawal, Bhaavya Seth, Diya Gupta, Ryaan Namit Jain, Krishna, Sharv Pratap Sarvjit, Aditya Narain Misra, Heramb Tripathi, Anasuya Wadhwa, Shatakshi, Shataakshi, Avika Shaurya. This was followed by a Shiv Vandana performance by Aditi Sindhu, Hemavya Gautam and Aaradhya Gupta.The news was then presented by Yash Vardhan Shukla and Rushil Aggarwal, Divyansh Singh and Humaira Ahmad. The thoughts for the day by Sharv Pratap Sarvjit and Shreyas Chatterjee.
Peace in our daily life is essential because it creates an atmosphere of calmness and stability that allows us to think clearly and act with kindness. When we live peacefully, we reduce conflicts and misunderstandings, which strengthens our relationships with family, friends, and the community. A peaceful mind encourages creativity, productivity, and happiness, helping us to grow both personally and collectively. It also teaches us respect and tolerance, reminding us that harmony begins within ourselves and extends outward to the world around us. In this way, peace becomes the foundation for a healthier, more compassionate society.
Based on the enactment of Nukkad Natak, the importance of peace in our daily lives and maintaining it through the method of resolving conflicts were highlighted through relevant situations. Performers were Kabir Sahni, Pratham Bhalla, Shaaktam, Shrivats Lath, Diya Gupta, Rowan Agrawal, Dhruv Malhotra, Aamna, Aaryan Sandhu, Ayush Anand, Ipsita, Amit Kumar, Shatakshi, Erum Ansari and Sarah Ali Khan. The Nukkad Natak had all the essential elements of a strong theme, clear and concise dialogue, impactful performances, strong characterization thereby engaging the audience with humour, contemporary dance followed by a self-composed poem.
Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to imagination and life to everything. So to enthrall with the beauty of music, a song was presented. The song “We are the World, We are the Children” was sung by Vinayak Gupta, Shaaktam, Hargun Kaur, Diya Gupta, Hemavya Gautam, Tanishka Gupta, Delisha Gupta, Aarya, Rushil Aggarwal, Yash Vardhan Shukla, , Krishna Agrawal, Ryaan Namit Jain, Aayush Anand, Aaryan Sandhu, Anasuya Wadhwa, Sahtakshi, Krissh Goel, Rishith Dutt, Pulkit Narain, Suhaan Srivastava, Ronit Bhati, Rudra Raj, Siddhant Sharma, Aaryan Sandhu and Vinayak Gupta were on the guitar, Rushil Aggarwal on the piano, and Lakshay Kashyap on drums. The assembly was further energized by a popular contemporary dance performance by Diya Gupta, Hemavya Gautam, Reet Goel, Riddhi Jain, Akshita Shrivastava, Barbie Jaiswal, Kanishka Kumar, Aarna Khandpur, Erum Ansari and Garv Daga.
The comperes were Arshiyaa Wadhwa, Siddhant Sharma, Hargun Kaur, Samriddhi Bansal, Aditya Das and Ananya Datta. The soft board, invitations, and folders were made by Oishee Halder, Dhruv Malhotra, Aaarya, Aarna Khandpur, Sarah Ali Khan, Divyansh Singh, Kshitiz Aggarwal, Barbie Jaiswal, Aaansh Kandhari, Ishan Sharma and Humaira Ahmad. The digital presentation and e-invite were made by Rushil Aggarwal, Rishith Dutt, Mannat Kohli and Aditya Das.
29 APRIL 2026, THURSDAY
CLASSES XII K AND XII L
CLASS TEACHERS – DR. AMRITA CHAKRABORTY AND MS. TARUNA KAPOOR
VICE PRINCIPALS: MR. ANIL KATHURIA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. ABHA CHONA & MS. SHELLY MALHOTRA
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. PREETI PRATIHARI
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Techस्पर्धा 2026
Members of “Roboknights” participated in “Techस्पर्धा 2026”, organised by Bal Bharati Public School, Noida on 17th April 2026 and won laurels for the school as detailed below:
| S No | Name | Sub-Event | Class-Sec | Position Won |
| 1 | Naitik Jindal | Steel Clash (Robo war) | 11-F | First |
| Arhaan Gupta | 12-Q | |||
| Aryamman Ojha | 11-F | |||
| 2 | Lav Singh | Mind Maze (Line follower) | 10-O | First |
| Kush Singh | 10-O | |||
| 3 | Kyraan Katyal | Gear Surge (Robo Race) | 11-D | First |
Advocating Climate Change Over Economic Growth
DPS RK Puram participated in an Oxford-style Conventional Debate hosted by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) SAAS (School of Advanced Studies) on April 22, 2026. The TERI School of Advanced Studies is a higher education institute that specializes in the field of sustainable development. A team of two students- Vagisha Swasti- XII V and Shah Ibrahim- XII U participated in the event and emerged as the BEST TEAM in the competition. As a team, they received a cash prize of Rs. 4000/-. Vagisha won the award for the Second Best Speaker for her well-crafted and articulated speech.
Around eight schools across other DPS branches – DPS Rohini, DPS Dwarka, DPS Faridabad, and others contested on This House believes that economic growth should not be compromised to reduce heat-related climate impacts, a topic that deserves thoughtful insights from the responsible citizens of the world on the auspicious Earth Day.
Moving towards victory, Step by Step…….
DPS RK Puram participated in the SBS Debate, hosted by Step by Step School, Noida. The event was scheduled from April 15-17, 2026. A team of three students – Kavin Chaudhary- XII V, Ananya Datta- XII K and Aanveek Vatsa- XII A, represented our school. Ananya Datta bagged the FIRST BEST SPEAKER award.
Seventeen schools from Delhi- NCR participated in this prestigious event that tested the oratorial and analytical skills of the enthusiastic debaters who desired to mould the world according to their arguments. The preliminary round comprised of five Asian Parliamentary debate sessions, where we emerged with the highest speaker points and qualified for the semi-finals. Kavin Chaudhary was awarded the Third Best Speaker.
The judges applauded the arguments of our ebullient speakers as they confidently glided through their arguments and rebuttals. Schools like Mothers’ International, Vasant Valley, Lotus Valley International, The Khaitan School, Tagore International, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya contested in the competition, making this event a memorable one.
Earth Day Celebration 2026
22nd April, 2026
“Looking at the earth, from afar you realize it is too small for conflict and just big enough for co-operation”.
-Yuri Gagarin
The Students of Delhi Public School, RK Puram celebrated Earth Day on 22nd April, 2026 on the theme “Our Power Our Planet” in the Red Granite Area and OAT across a spectrum of activities that focused on raising awareness on environmental consciousness towards our planet.The event was graced by our esteemed principal Mr. Anil Kumar, Vice-Principals Mr. Anil Kumar Kathuria, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Headmistress (IX-X) Dr. Aubha Gopal, Incharge (VI-VIII) Ms. Vandana Chandhok and the teachers from different departments.
The day commenced with a plantation drive that exemplified dedication to environmental consciousness. The entire student fraternity took the pledge to protect the planet. Class VI students showcased models “From Junk – Genius” and prepared earth day badges. Class VII students presented a classical dance on “Panchtatava” showcasing the power of air, water, fire, earth and the sky. Students of class VIII presented a Nukkad Natak on reducing single use plastic. The students of class IX presented an interactive soft board on individual practices that can protect the earth while the students of class X prepared eco-posters and slogans. Class X choir highlighted the need to preserve water and soil for life to flourish. Class XI portrayed the story of the earth while class XII students showcased the theme “Our Power, Our Planet” and took the lead in the plantation drive of endemic medicinal plants.
Ms. Sangita Bajpai, the coordinator of the Department of Geography along with members viz. Ms. Mahima Goel, Ms. Deeksha Gupta, Ms. Swati Uppal, Ms. Surabhi Gaur, Ms. Divya Kumari & Ms. Meera Raghav inspired the students and facilitated in making the event a great success. This celebration mobilized the school community towards carrying forward the principle of collective responsibility for a resilient and sustainable future.
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Cricket star Virat Kohli Inaugurates a branch of West Delhi Cricket Academy at DPS RK Puram
Cricket star Virat Kohli inaugurated a branch of West Delhi Cricket Academy at DPS RK Puram. His childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma was also with him.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT MOCK EVACUATION DRILL
A Disaster Management Mock Evacuation Drill was conducted on 7th April, 2026 for students of Classes VI to XII within the school premises. The drill was organized under the able guidance of the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, and carried out with the coordinated efforts of Vice Principals, Headmistress and Incharge (VI-VIII), Class Representatives, teachers, security personnel, and support staff.
The objective of the drill was to acquaint students and staff with emergency evacuation procedures, exit routes, and safe assembly practices in case of any hostile situation.
The attendance of class VI – XII for the drill was 3547/4384.The total staff attendance was 376 out of 417, including teaching, administrative, hostel, estate, transport, security, and housekeeping staff.
The drill commenced with the hooter alarm, following which students were evacuated in a disciplined and orderly manner under the supervision of teachers. They proceeded through designated exit routes and assembled at their respective open assembly points as per the colour-coded evacuation plan. The entire evacuation process was completed in approximately 9 minutes.
A headcount was conducted at the assembly area to ensure the safety and accountability of all students. After the successful completion of the drill, students returned to their classrooms in an organized manner following official announcements. They were also briefed about the evacuation routes and safety measures to be followed during an actual emergency.
The drill was conducted in strict adherence to the guidelines issued by the Directorate of Education (DOE). A post-drill debriefing session was held to evaluate the effectiveness of the exercise and to identify areas requiring improvement.
The drill was efficiently coordinated by the Disaster Management Coordinator, Ms. Sangita Bajpai.
The mock evacuation drill was conducted successfully and fulfilled its objective of enhancing preparedness and awareness among students and staff. With the suggested improvements, future drills can be made more efficient and impactful.